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Extreme Networks White Paper: Dormitory Wireless is a Snap
Tamper-Proof
One challenge for wireless deployments in dormitories
is that some college students have a tendency to be
curious about things installed on walls and in hallways.
That’s why the Altitude 4511 was designed to be
tamper-proof. First and foremost, the access point is
located within the student’s dorm room for increased
student accountability. Next, once installed, a small
screwdriver is required to release the latch and remove
the access point from the wall. A torx security screw is
included in the shipping BOM so the latch cannot be
removed without a special tool.
Additionally, the Altitude 4511 LEDs can be disabled by
network command. This prevents the AP from attracting
unwanted attention when installed in an accessible location.
Modular Ethernet Ports
With the Altitude 4511, schools have an option to include
an Ethernet port on the access point to offer a wired
connection in the room, providing wireless coverage while
still offering a wired connection. The Altitude 4511 can be
upgraded with one or three Ethernet ports as needed for
additional services such as wired LAN access or IPTV
set-top box. When the network switching and power is
provided by an Extreme Networks switch port configuration and identity-managed access, control can be
extended right into the student’s room for all wired ports.
Conclusion
Colleges and universities have made large investments
in wiring dormitories and residence halls. However,
today’s students are using mobile devices and most of
these devices do not come with a connector to plug a
cable into. Today’s laptops, tablets and smartphones
rely on Wi-Fi, specifically 802.11n for their connectivity,
so students are demanding Wi-Fi in the dormitories.
Campus administrators want a simple and effective way
to deliver the new wireless service quickly, leveraging
their existing wired investment to keep cost down. It is
also beneficial to maintain a wired connection in the
rooms, delivering both wired and wireless service.
Extreme Networks delivers an innovative approach to
solving the challenges of converting dormitories
from just wired, to wired and wireless service.
Extreme Networks Altitude 4511 uniquely enables
administrators to meet student demands while achieving
their business goals, with a cost-effective solution that is
a snap to install, and can scale as their needs grow.
Extreme Networks
Snap-In Keystone Port
In addition to Ethernet, there may be other connections
required in the dorm room such as RJ-11 for analog
telephone or F-connector for TV. When the Altitude 4511
is installed over the plate, the secondary network (RJ-11
or F-connector) can be exposed by snapping the
connector into the keystone-style snap-in port. Actually,
there are dozens of keystone-style connectors commonly
used in voice, data and audio networks. All are supported
via the keystone snap-in port.
Wireline Networking
While 802.11n provides very high throughput compared
to 802.11abg, the high bandwidth demands of rich
multimedia applications can easily congest the wired
network. Extreme Networks provides a rich portfolio of
intelligent and resilient Ethernet switches that can
Make Your Network Mobile
provide high-performance networking plus intelligent
port configuration and identity-based access control,
including detection and shunning of rogue wireless devices.
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By providing resilient and intelligent wired and wireless
networking solutions, Extreme Networks is making it
easy for IT and easy for the student to have a great
network experience, while making it economical for the
school to offer premium network services. The company’s
products include a family of indoor and outdoor wireless
LAN access points and controllers in addition to access,
aggregation and core switching platforms for the
campus and data center.
To find out how Extreme Networks can help make your
network mobile, please visit us on the Web at
www.extremenetworks.com.
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and South America
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